Fee Waiver

FW-005: Order on Court Fee Waiver (Superior Court)

Current as of July 21, 2026 · updated dailyJudicial Council of California

This form is used to officially approve a request from someone who cannot afford to pay court fees and costs associated with filing a case. People who have very low income or limited financial resources use this form to get a judge's permission to proceed with their court case without having to pay filing fees and other court expenses.

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